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Taylor MountainINITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATIONResponse: This sentence refers to Army Corps 404 permits specifically. The only permit requiredfrom the Corps is a Section 404 permit for the proposed project. Therefore, no change isneeded.Comment: e) Page B-58, Biological Resources Regulatory Setting – The comment suggests editing thetext to refer to the Regional Water Board as a regional agency rather than a state agency.Response: Although this item refers to the Regional Water Board, it is considered a stateagency. No change is needed.Comment: f) Page B-58, end of Biological Resources Regulatory Setting section - The comment requeststhe following text addition: “Additionally, future development will meet the requirements of the StormWater Low Impact Development Technical Design Manual and the Cal Green building code.”Response: Requirements regarding storm water design are addressed in the Hydrology andWater Quality section of the MND rather than in the Biological Resources section. No change isneeded.Comment: g) Page B-62, Standard S49 - The comment refers to vegetation removal for fire fuelreduction and notes that these activities may require additional permits and/or approval.Response: Although upland vegetation clearing for fuel reduction generally does not triggerpermitting from regulatory agencies, the Master Plan states that all activities will comply withapplicable permit requirements. This would include compliance with requirements inregulations such as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Heritage Tree Ordinance. No change isneeded.Comment: h) Page B-63. The comment references the discussion of the Westem Pond Turtle standardsand suggests listing Standard 45, which includes preconstruction surveys, pre-construction training andtemporary wildlife exclusionary fencing.Response: The standards listed under Pond Turtle (S67, S69 and S71) cover the items includedin S45. No change is needed.Comment: i) Page B-63, Operational Phase S55 – The comment references the standard that prohibitsdogs off leash and off trail and suggests adding an exception for designated enclosed areas.Response: The full text of the referenced Standard 55 is in the Master Plan and includes thisexception. No change is needed.Comment: j) Page B-63, Operational Phase Guideline 23 (Monitor and manage for non-native birds andferal cats) - The comment asks how these non-native species would be managed.Response: Details regarding management of non-native species are provided in Chapter 5.9 ofthe Master Plan. No change is needed.Comment: k) Page B-65. The comment notes that activities listed in the following standards mayrequire additional permits and/or approvals:Final APP-8 September 2012
Taylor MountainINITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION20, 21, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 97 and 98.Response: The first paragraph of this section, as well as many other areas in the document,address the potential need for permits for activities that take place in creeks, wetlands, andriparian areas. Also, the Master Plan states that project activities will comply with permitrequirements. No changes are needed.Comment: I) Page B-65, S21 - The comment recommends amending Standard 21 to require Low ImpactDevelopment (LID) techniques per the Storm Water Low Impact Design Technical Design Manual.Response: Master Plan Standard 21 has been modified to reference the LID Technical DesignManual.Comment: m) Page B-65, after S98 – The comment recommends addition to the text to clarify that allproposed measures will only be conducted with the appropriate approval.Response: Section B.1.7 and the Biological Resources Regulatory Section acknowledge thatpermits and approvals will be required for the various project components. The Master Planalso includes statements regarding compliance with laws, regulations and permit requirements.It is not necessary to reference permit requirements in each standard.Comment: n) Page B-68, S14 regarding ground disturbance in oak woodland – The comment notes thatthese activities may need additional permits and/or approval.Response: See response to item m.Comment: o) Page B-70, S32 regarding development related disturbance – The comment notes thatthese activities may need additional permits and/or approval.Response: See response to item m.Comment: p) Page B-70, S34 – The comment suggests adding text to Standard 34 to specify that workactivities will be subject to requirements of NCRWQCB and CAP.Response: See response to item m.Comment: q) Page B-73, S38 – The comment asks how invasive plant populations in wetland habitatswill be prevented.Response: Details regarding management and prevention of invasive plants are provided in theMaster Plan Section 5.8. No change is needed.Comment: r) Page B-73, S39 & S40 – The comment suggests that removal of plants in wetlands mayneed additional permits and/or approval.Response: Permit requirements related to wetlands are addressed elsewhere in the document.It is not necessary to reference permit requirements in these standards.September 2012 APP-9 Final
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